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The following is an example of how much you can reduce your insurance premium if you have mitigating features on your home. The example is based on your hurricane-wind premium of which is part of your total annual premium of $1,377.79. Remember, the discounts shown only apply to the hurricane-wind portion of the premium and the discounts for the construction techniques and features listed below are not cumulative.

Description of Feature Estimated*
Premium Discount Percent
Estimated*
Annual Premium is Reduced by:
Roof Covering (i.e. shingles or tiles)
* Meets the Florida Building Code
* Reinforced Concrete Roof Deck
* If this feature is installed on your home you most likely will not qualify for any other discount.
0.04
0.82
$17.37
$356.13
How Your Roof is Attached
* Using a 2" nail spaced a 6" from the edge of the plywood and 12" in the field of the plywood
* Using a 2 1/2" nail spaced a 6" from the edge of the plywood and 12" in the field of the plywood
* Using a 2 1/2" nail spaced a 6" from the edge of the plywood and 6" in the field of the plywood

0.00
0.09
0.09

$0.00
$39.09
$39.09
Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) : not SQR
* SWR. Self adhering polymer modified bitumen roofing underlayment applied directly to the sheathing of foam SWR Barrier ( not foamed on insulation) applied as a secondary means to protect the dwelling from water intrusion.
* No SWR
0.06

0.00
$26.06

$0.00
Roof-to-Wall Connection
* Using "Toe Nails" - defined as 3 nails driven at an angle through the rafter and into top roof.
* Using Clips - defined as pieces of metal nailed into the side of the rafter/truss and side of top plate or stud
* Using Single Wraps - a single strap attached to the side and/or bottom of top plate and nailed to rafter/truss.
* Using Double Wraps - straps are attached to the side and/or bottom of top plate and nailed to rafter/truss

0.00
0.30
0.30
0.30

$0.00
$130.29
$130.29
$130.29
Shutters
* None
* Intermediate Type - shutters that are strong enough to meet half the old Miami-Dade building code standards
* Hurricane Protection Type - shutters that are strong enough to meet the current Miami-Dade building code standards

0.00
0.20
0.30

$0.00
$86.86
$130.29
Roof Shape
* Hip Roof - defined as your roof sloping down to meet all your outside walls (like a pyramid).
* Other

0.30
0.00

$130.29
0.00

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